Found 2 items, similar to turndown.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: turndown turndown n : the act of refusing an offer; “the turndown was polite but very firm” [syn: nonacceptance]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Turndown Turndown \Turn"down`\, a. 1. Capable of being turned down; specif. (Elec.), designating, or pertaining to, an incandescent lamp with a small additional filament which can be made incandescent when only a small amount of light is required. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. Made to wear with the upper part turned down; as, a turndown collar. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Turndown \Turn"down`\, n. 1. an act of refusing or of being refused; as, to get a turndown in an application for a job, a grant, etc. [PJC] 2. a decline in activity, especially business; as, they expect a turndown in housing construction in the fall. [PJC]